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Francesco Messina1, Grazia Calabrese1, Carmela Tebala1
1Unit of Radiology, Riuniti Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera Grande Ospedale Metropolitano (G.O.M.) "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli", Via Giuseppe Melacrino n.21, Reggio 89124, Calabria, Italy.
Abstract:
Retroperitoneal hematoma is a rare clinical entity with variable aetiology, which is increasing in incidence mainly due to complications related to interventional procedures. The causes of RE are different. We present 2 suggestive cases of RE, one for renal cause and another of adrenal origin. Both came to our attention as a matter of urgency. Retroperitoneal hematoma, therefore, originated from different causes, with consequent different treatments. Both cases were diagnosed, as a matter of urgency, thanks to the use of contrast Computed Tomography, which allowed a rapid diagnosis, careful specialist evaluation, a monitoring of their clinical conditions, and a consequent adequate outcome for the patients.
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